Crab Fries as served at 55 South in Nashville, Tennessee, as seen on Triple-D Nation.
Recipe courtesy of 55 South

Crab Fries

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 1 hr 20 min
  • Active: 55 min
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Fry Seasoning:

Char Grill Butter:

Char Grill Cheese:

Crab Mayo:

Directions

Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer, deep-fryer or air fryer
  1. Prepare your preferred method for frying french fries, such as oil on a stovetop, countertop fryer or air fryer at 350 degrees F.
  2. Drop the frozen fries into the oil and cook for 8 minutes (if you prefer a little extra-crisp, cook for an additional 2 minutes). Transfer to a medium bowl.
  3. Season with the Fry Seasoning to taste. Drizzle with the Char Grill Butter and toss until the fries are all covered.
  4. To a bowl or plate of your choice, add a layer of fries, an even layer of the Char Grill Cheese, lump crab and a drizzle of the Crab Mayo on top, then repeat the process.

Fry Seasoning:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the paprika, salt, chili powder, granulated garlic and cayenne. Stir with a whisk until all ingredients are incorporated. Store in an airtight container, up to 1 month.

Char Grill Butter:

Yield: 1 quart
  1. In a medium stockpot, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt, granulated garlic, liquid smoke and 1/2 cup water. Melt the butter on low heat, then turn the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat. (Be sure not to bring the mixture to a boil.) Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Char Grill Cheese:

Yield: 2 quarts
  1. Combine the Parmesan, mozzarella, granulated garlic and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until chopped into small pieces. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Crab Mayo:

Yield: 1 pint
  1. In a large bowl, combine the parsley, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, honey and seafood seasoning until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days.